23 §1918. Applications licensing of official business directional signs
§1918. Applications licensing of official business directional signs 1. Submitting applications. Any person who is eligible under section 1909 for an official business directional sign may submit to the commissioner a written application therefor, on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall set forth the name and address of the applicant, the name, […]
23 §1919. Fees
§1919. Fees An applicant for an official business directional sign shall pay to the commissioner an initial license fee not to exceed $30 for each sign, and an annual renewal fee not to exceed $30. The amount of each fee shall be determined for each year by the commissioner in advance of such year and […]
23 §1910. Types and arrangements of signs
§1910. Types and arrangements of signs Subject to this chapter, the commissioner shall regulate the size, shape, color, lighting, manner of display and lettering of official business directional signs. A symbol may be specified for each type of eligible service or facility for inclusion upon official business directional signs. [PL 2015, c. 403, §3 […]
23 §1911. Number and location of signs
§1911. Number and location of signs 1. Location limited. Official business directional signs shall only be located in those vicinities where the traveler must change direction from one public way to another to reach the business, facility or point of interest. [PL 1981, c. 318, §1 (RPR).] 2. Number limited. Notwithstanding section 1918, the […]
23 §1912. Permitted locations
§1912. Permitted locations In adopting regulations relating to locations for official business directional signs, the commissioner shall take into consideration such factors as the effect upon highway safety, the convenience of the traveling public and the preservation of scenic beauty. [PL 1981, c. 318, §1 (RPR).] When appropriate, because of the number of signs […]
23 §1912-A. Official business directional signs on controlled access highways
§1912-A. Official business directional signs on controlled access highways 1. Interstate highway. Official business directional signs are not permitted within the right-of-way of the interstate highway. [PL 1993, c. 516, §2 (NEW).] 2. Permitted on certain controlled access bypasses. Official business directional signs are not permitted within the right-of-way of controlled access highways except […]
23 §1912-B. Logo signs on the interstate system
§1912-B. Logo signs on the interstate system The commissioner may authorize the placement of logo signs within the right-of-way of the interstate system except for that portion owned by the Maine Turnpike Authority. To implement this section, the commissioner shall adopt rules that include provisions that regulate the size, shape and location of logo signs, […]
23 §1912-C. Guide signs on the interstate system
§1912-C. Guide signs on the interstate system 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Advance guide sign” means a sign described in the national standards that identifies the principal destinations and routes served by an exit and the distance to that […]
23 §1901. Legislative findings
§1901. Legislative findings The Legislature of this State makes the following findings of fact. [PL 1981, c. 318, §1 (RPR).] 1. Tourist industry. A large and increasing number of tourists has been coming to Maine and, as a result, the tourist industry is one of the important sources of income for Maine citizens, with […]
23 §1913. Categorical signs (REPEALED)
§1913. Categorical signs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 494, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §196 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 477, §7 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 311, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 318, §2 (RP). PL 1981, c. 576, §6 (RP).